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It's tough for Australia to set fresh records.

The top summits have long been mastered.

We're talking about the unit that has claimed seven Cricket World Cups, along with another six T20 titles, and earlier maintained 1,294 days unbeaten in 50-over cricket.

The alternative records, the ones sought by the record chasers, are all that remain for a side that has accomplished all there is.

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The fact it required until Sunday's success by three wickets over India for them to complete their first ODI chase over 300, reclaiming their record for the highest in the female 50-over format, is, frankly, a tribute to the bowling attack that have sported the yellow jersey over the past 50 years.

It's challenging for their batters to possess a record if not provided the opportunity.

In the end, the outcome of Australia giving up 330 runs was skipper Alyssa Healy being given a platform to create her latest masterpiece.

Initially recognized as the teenage relative of famous ex Aussie wicketkeeper Ian, she first played in 2010 after Australia failed to win either of the 20 or 50-over World Cups conducted earlier and has witnessed all through 15 trophy-laden years since.

Success in the T20 World Cup happened three months after her bow and seven global championships have followed from 10 tries across formats.

The determined wicketkeeper was present as well in Derby in 2017 when a semi-final setback by India temporarily stopped the successful run.

That loss "pushed us to rethink our standards," Healy said this week.

At the next 50-over World Cup in New Zealand, Healy made 170 against England in the championship match and was awarded tournament MVP. She made sure her country would not fall short again.

If this recent magnificent innings exceeded that prior achievement remains open for discussion.

Some will argue the argument supporting final game tension. Some might respond with the difficulty that comes when facing a record target and a raucous India-supporting crowd of 20,000.

What's clear is this century was much more difficult to see coming.

The Christchurch carnage in 2022 occurred when she topped the run-scoring charts, but this performance followed six innings in India from the beginning of the previous month in which she had failed to pass 30.

"If you've observed me in practice sessions, it has been a disappointing period because it appeared I lacked timing at all," said Healy.

"Yet the moment you enter the playing area, your competitive instincts activate and you simply focus on the contest."

Healy's competitiveness has always been her great strength - and an irreplaceable characteristic in taking over from famous previous leader Meg Lanning.

She was troubled by India's rising star Kranti Gaud in the previous month's ODI series, out to the emerging pace bowler in all three matches, but on this occasion it simply offered Healy's motivation.

A single came off Gaud's first delivery and after that the right-hander was underway.

"A chance to go out there and lock in a contest with her and just have a bit of fun in that regard, kind of motivated me," said Healy.

She reached fifty in 35 balls - her swiftest at the World Cup - and her century in 84 balls as she attacked short-pitched balls, striking 21 boundaries and three sixes.

When she was removed the team needed 66 additional runs at one run per ball - an achievable target now requiring a leisurely stroll.

"To chase 330 is uncharted waters so I'm happy we have the confidence to do that now," stated Healy further.

"Preferably we shouldn't have to do it another time but, if we do, we are confident we can achieve it."

These statements will be the last competing nations at this World Cup want to hear.

Over the past five days a sense they will succeed regardless of circumstances has become more firm - this success following success over Pakistan by 107 run margin despite being 76-7 at one point.

Subsequently Australia meet Bangladesh before an encounter with longtime competitors England in Indore in a week and a half, by which point a semi-final place may probably be guaranteed.

It was at that stage they were eliminated from the previous year's T20 World Cup in a surprising setback by South Africa - an encounter Healy missed because of ruptured tissue in her foot as she guided Australia for the initial instance at a major tournament.

Such is her determination, she subsequently stated she wanted to have participated despite the injury.

Yet even as she afterwards confessed those fitness problems have postponed thoughts of retirement, this tournament is likely to be her last as captain in one-day cricket and she is yet to win a world championship as captain.

Victory in India would bring her to the top of her ultimate challenge.